Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide
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With a population of 22 576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stratford-upon-Avon has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon
Activities
Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Fed (2 Union St) and Yorks Café, Bell Court, Stratford (Unit 17 Bell Court) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.
When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon
How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon
Plane
Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Coventry takes 0h 22m and costs around £6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 32m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Coventry, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 50 miles and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon
Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon
Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon
Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon
Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon
Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £22 per day, on average, or £44 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.